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Explore job openings and occupations in demand in growth sectors in South Carolina's labor market. Discover which occupations are hard to fill and initiatives to address workforce challenges. Learn about regional efforts, workforce age dynamics, small business skills, and sector-specific projects.
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SC Labor Market IssuesSWIB Executive CommitteeJuly 11, 2012 Labor Market Information SC Department of Employment & Workforce
Which occupations are hard to fill? • Registered nurses • Truck drivers • Retail supervisors • Retail salespersons • Food service supervisors • Physical therapists • Occupational therapists • Customer service representatives • Industrial engineers • Sales representatives
Healthcare: RNs, pharmacists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, radiology technicians, pharmacy technicians, medical records/information technicians, medical assistants, CNAs, home care aides, MDs • Education: teachers • Professional & business services: engineers, business/management analysts, accountants, lawyers, landscaping workers • Retail: salespersons, supervisors
Accommodation & food services: food service workers, housekeepers, cashiers, cooks, supervisors • Construction: carpenters, laborers
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LWIBs • Regional alliances and local economic development • Regional Education Centers • Technical Colleges • Sector/special projects, for example: • New Carolina • NuHub • Project Hope • Clemson Center for Workforce Development • ETA grants (10 Technical Colleges/TAACCCT grant, Midlands Tech Growing Resources for Information Technology project)